Brendan Schaub blames Herb Dean for fighters fouling without consequence: ‘Herb ain’t going to do sh*t’
Brendan Schaub criticizes Herb Dean's officiating in UFC fights
📍 The outcome
Brendan Schaub, several fighters, and Renato Moicano and Tom Aspinall criticized Herb Dean's officiating and refereeing mistakes. Dana White stated the controversy was up to the commission to handle.
The story quieted without a definitive conclusion in the coverage.
Epilogue added 49d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
Multiple fighters, including Brendan Schaub, Renato 'Moicano', and Tom Aspinall, have publicly criticized Herb Dean's refereeing in UFC matches. Coverage from various outlets, including Sherdog, MMA Junkie, and Yahoo Sports, emphasizes the controversy surrounding Dean's officiating, with some fighters feeling he does not adequately enforce rules.
The situation is ongoing, with Dana White stating that it is up to the commission to handle the controversy.
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Who reported it (5)
- Renato 'Moicano,' Tom Aspinall join 'Poatan' in criticizing Herb Dean’s officiating Sherdog · 55d ago
- Dana White: Referee Herb Dean controversy 'up to the commission' to handle MMA Junkie · 55d ago
- Herb Dean incurs UFC Baku fighter's criticism for not 'ensuring justice' in loss Yahoo Sports · 55d ago
- Reaction: Fighters lash out at Herb Dean's UFC refereeing mistakes Yahoo Sports · 55d ago
- Brendan Schaub blames Herb Dean for fighters fouling without consequence: ‘Herb ain’t going to do sh*t’ MMA Fighting · 55d ago broke it first
Answered
Who has criticized Herb Dean's officiating?
Brendan Schaub, Renato 'Moicano', and Tom Aspinall
What is the controversy about?
Fighters feeling Herb Dean does not adequately enforce rules, allowing fouls without consequence
How has Dana White responded?
Said the controversy is 'up to the commission' to handle
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